What is This Seam?
I have finished the first sock – or at least as much of it as I plan to finish. Once it was discovered that the foot of the sock wouldn't fit Pam's feet, the sock became a practice piece. After I got tired of 2x2 ribbing, it became an ankle sock practice piece.
I have a question about this seam in my short row heel. I don't think it is supposed to be there.
The seam in the short row heel.
The seam happened when I started increasing again after the shortest row, or possibly one row later. Is it normal for short row heels to do this? If so, is there another type of heel because I don't like this seam.
My current suspicion is that I knit a purl row -- or purled a knit row -- at this point to create the seam. Does this make any sense to you more experienced knitters?
I have a question about this seam in my short row heel. I don't think it is supposed to be there.
The seam in the short row heel.
The seam happened when I started increasing again after the shortest row, or possibly one row later. Is it normal for short row heels to do this? If so, is there another type of heel because I don't like this seam.
My current suspicion is that I knit a purl row -- or purled a knit row -- at this point to create the seam. Does this make any sense to you more experienced knitters?
posted by Upper Alpacas | 8:39 AM
3 Comments:
Folk Socks (Nancy Bush) has many variations on heels and toes. You might want to check that out for other design ideas?
Any of the Nancy Bush sock books are ones I would highly recommend. For this sock, yes, it does appear that you purled a knit row or vice-versa, none of my short row heels have come out with a seam like that otherwise. Ripping back is the only way to get rid of it, unfortunately.
Kim, I'm no knitting expert. Not even much of a novice. Enjoyed learning as a child, and enjoyed trying to learn to crochet as an adult. So I can empathize with your pain!
Mostly I just wanted to say a big "Hello" from a friend and fellow former Seattle-ite. Give my best to Pam!
:-) Kirsten
Georgia, USA
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